Steadfastness (in English) / Sumud (in Arabic)

Sumud is an Arabic term for “steadfastness,” which is the quality of being determinedly unwavering. A culture of sumud is a cornerstone of the resilient nature of Palestinian resistance to long-term, ongoing colonialization.


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